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Strategic Planning - How do I get others on board?
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If you are fortunate enough to be leading a strategic planning committee, start early by speaking to the various participants who will have input into the decision-making process. Individuals tend to perform better when they have an understanding of what they are committing to. People don’t always react well when they are surprised or caught off guard by the announcement of a new venture, division or product line.
If people can start early in their research by bringing observations to the kick-off meeting, then the ball begins rolling that much quicker. What you’re really looking for is synergy. The coming together of various departments for a common goal is always somewhat trying. But when those departments get on the same page in regards to a strategic plan, something amazing happens. Walls, which previously divided individuals, seem to melt away as a new sense of camaraderie fills the air.
Sharing reports and other objective data with the committee might also prove beneficial. When personalities and individuals can be divorced from the discussion, observations tend to come more easily. Providing the information that led to the creation of the committee helps to focus the discussion for you. For example, if recent reports are showing a continued downward trend of net losses in a particular division, that information will be as equally obvious to the committee. It is important to position the strategic plan as neutral and truthful based on customer feedback.
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